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The smashing pumpkins – quiet
       E
Tuning:
E5F#5G5A5B5
     x2
E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5 E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5
Quiet,          I am sleeping,
E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5 E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5
In here,        I need a little hope
E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5 E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5
For years,      I've been sleeping
E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5 E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5
Helpless,       couldn't tell a soul
C#  E  B
A       C#  E   B
Be ashamed
A                  C#
Of the mess you've made
   E    B        A
My eyes never forget, you see
C#    E    B  A
  Behind me
E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5 E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5
Silent          metal mercies
E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5 E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5
Castrate        boys to the bone
E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5 E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5
Jesus,          are you listening
E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5 E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5
Up there,       to anyone at all
E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5         E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5
We are the fossils, the relics of our time
E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5                  E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5
Mutilate the meanings so they're easy to deny
C#  E  B
A       C#  E  B
Be ashamed
A                   C#
Of the mess you've made
   E    B     A
My eyes never forget, you see
C#   E     B  A
  Behind me
G|--4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-|
D|--4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-|
A|--2-3-4-5-6-7-8--9--10-|
Solo:
 C#EB A
|  |  | >4x
 E5F#5G5
|  | >3x 
 E5F#5G5A5B5
|    | >1x 
 E5F#5G5
|  | >3x 
 E5F#5G5A5B5
|    | >1x 
E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5
Quiet, quiet
E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5
I am sleeping
E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5
Quiet, quiet
E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5
I am sleeping
E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5
Quiet, shut up
E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5
I don't trust you
E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5
Shut up, shut up
E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5
I can't hear you
C#  E  B
A        C#  E  B
Be ashamed
A                   C#
Of the mess you've made
   E    B     A
My eyes never forget, you see
C#    E     B  A
  Behind me
C#  E                    B         A
 Behind me, the grace of falling snow
C#     E        B         A
 Cover up everything you know
C#    E                B          A
 Come save me from the awful sound
C#  E
 Of nothing

Quiet chords and lyrics

Free chords for Quiet by The Smashing Pumpkins. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

The smashing pumpkins – quiet
Tuning:E
E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5 x2
C#  E  B
C#  E  B
Solo:
|C#  E|B  A| >4x
|E5 F#5 G5| >3x 
|E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5| >1x 
|E5 F#5 G5| >3x 
|E5 F#5 G5 A5 B5| >1x 
C#  E  B

Quiet Chords by The Smashing Pumpkins

Learn how to play Quiet by The Smashing Pumpkins with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Quiet chords”, “Quiet guitar chords”, or “The Smashing Pumpkins Quiet chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Quiet chords and for experienced players who want accurate Quiet lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, E5, F#5, G5, A5, B5.

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Can I transpose "Quiet" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Quiet" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Quiet"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Quiet" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Quiet" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Quiet" by The Smashing Pumpkins with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Smashing Pumpkins below.

What key is "Quiet" in?

The chords for "Quiet" show the original chord names (including E, E5, F#5, G5, A5, B5). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.